Registered: September 11, 2004Location: Western suburbs of ChicagoPosts: 6302

Sat, Sep 25, 2004 @ 9:41 AM

Thanks for your comment. This particular sheet of handmade paper was not made by me (I purchased it for cardmaking), but I do make my own paper and frequently use them in my cards. I learned the craft at our local county museum many years ago when they were offering a free workshop. But, I googled papermaking, and here's a website that gives pretty basic instructions: http://www.tappi.org/paperu/art_class/makingPaper.htm
I had a friend construct my mold and deckle from scraps of wood, but I'd try the embroidery hoop method - sounds simple. I use an old blender rather than the wisk/egg beater method. It's really fun, and I'd definitely recommend trying it! It's also a great way to recycle some of that junk mail we receive. (Warning: papermaking is addicting.)

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